Engraved cups on display at the Tacoma Yacht Club in July of 1924. An American flag, at that time with only 48 stars, is hung behind the trophies. This display was set up for the 4th of July. TPL-7182; G14.1-045

Awards; Flags--United States; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

Members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary gathered at the Yacht Club on May 4, 1943 to pose for a publicity shot. They were gathering forces with the US Coast Guard to give instructions for cleaning the waterfront. During the May 7, 1943 fire fighting drill, they met at the Tacoma Yacht Club Harbor to remove fire hazards under the docks. They worked from their boats, armed with grappling hooks, pike poles and other gear. (T. Times 5/8/1943, pg. 3)

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Tacoma);

Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary posed at the Yacht Club on May 4, 1943. They were joining the regular US Coast Guard to direct fleet activities during the waterfront defense clean up drive. Pictured in the front, left to right, are Howard Trefrey, Radnor Pratsch and V.H. Van Horn. Back row: Bertram Bradley, Charles Ogden, Dr. J.E. Lerum and Bartlett Rummell. (T. Times 5/6/1943, pg. 3)

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Tacoma);

The annual Shipmates' Tea and Style Show was held at the Yacht Club. Rhodes sports shop directed the modeling, which was done by members of the Shipmates. View of unidentified woman striking a pose to show off her one piece swimsuit with open midriff area (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2).

Clubs--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Fashion shows--Tacoma; Bathing suits; Women--Clothing & Dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

The annual Shipmates' Tea and Style Show was held at the Yacht Club. Rhodes sports shop directed the modeling, which was done by members of the Shipmates. Patricia Eberhardt on right side with unidentified Shipmates' club member, they are wearing two piece pant suits while planning their next Puget Sound excursion. Model ship in background (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2).

Clubs--Tacoma; Fashion shows--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

Rhodes provided the spring and summer fashions and helped the Shipmates' Club with planning their annual style show in April of 1946. These ladies are wearing the latest in spring fashions, skirts just below the knee with matching midriff tops, the perfect outfits for yacht trips (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2).

Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & Dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

Nine members of the Shipmates modeled a variety of bathing suits for the annual Shipmates' Tea and Style Show held in April of 1946 at the Tacoma Yacht Club. For the style show, the Rhodes Sports Shop provided a selection of outdoor clothes suitable for sailing Puget Sound and Canadian waters. The bathing suit models are standing in front of the "Santa Rosa" owned by Jewell and Edna Lerum; Edna was a club member. Tacoma Yacht Club member Eva Seymour has been tentatively identified as posing fourth from the right. She and husband August Seymour were owners of the "April Ann" which was moored at the Club. (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2). TPL-8811

Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & Dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Bathing suits;

The annual Shipmates' Club is planning to participate in the Pacific International Yachting Association races to Nanaimo in July of 1946. Member Alice Hodgert is wearing outdoor clothes suitable for sailing around Puget Sound and Canadian waters. Model ship in background (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2).

Events--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion shows--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & Dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Hodgert, Alice;

The annual Shipmates' Club is planning to participate in the Pacific International Yachting Association races to Nanaimo in July. Edna Lerum on right side with unidentified Shipmates' Club member on left, both are wearing streamlined summer suits, the comfortable and perfect suits for summer outings (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2).

Events--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; Fashion shows--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & Dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

The annual Shipmates' Tea and Style Show was held at the Yacht Club. Rhodes sports shop directed the modeling, which was done by members of the Shipmates. View of unidentified women aboard "Santa Rosa", they are wearing a variety of swimsuits that show how styles have changed. The "Santa Rosa" belongs to Jewell and Edna Lerum, Edna is a club member (T. Times, 4/13/46, p. 2). TPL-9618

Events--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; Fashion shows--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & Dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Bathing suits;

The Tacoma Yacht Club's Shipmates were getting ready to host their annual Valentine's Day Dance. View of Shipmates dressed in Scandinavian costumes, they are deciding which costumes to wear for their upcoming Valentine's Day dance and smorgasbord. Their dance will be held at the University Union Club. Names appear in newspaper (T. Times, 2/1/47, p. 9).

Events--Tacoma; Masquerades--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Social life--1940-1950; Clubs--Tacoma; Costumes--Scandinavian; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma);

The Tacoma Yacht Club Shipmates had just had their annual fashion show, which proved to be the largest style show of the season. Members of the Yacht Club and the Shipmates are gathered together to celebrate their upcoming summer excursions, they appear to be admiring a sailing trophy.

Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Model ships; Awards; Rites & ceremonies--Tacoma;

This aerial view of the Tacoma Yacht Club and the east corner of Point Defiance Park, just north of Ruston, was taken in August of 1948. The Point Defiance Ferry Terminal is in the upper right hand corner, and the buildings to the left of the marina belong to the ASARCO smelter. In 1934, a road was built along the bulkhead, just under the tree line, that passed under the pier that led to the ferry landing. Point Defiance's Funland Amusement Park is located top center and can be identified by the round shapes of some of the rides.

Boathouses; Boats; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Mooring; American Smelting & Refining Co. (Tacoma); Smelters--Tacoma--1950-1960; Funland (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Amusement parks--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Informal portrait of Lois Chambers and John Dilatush taken at the Tacoma Yacht Club on April 12, 1952. The couple is at a deck railing looking out on boats and yachts moored at the marina. Note: Lines at top of print due to diacetate film deterioration.

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Groups in costumes for Tacoma Yacht Club Halloween Party held on October 27, 1951. Pictured above in front of a ship model are: pirate William Ostruske with Mrs. Ostruske as a hula dancer and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heffernan as a courtly Spanish couple. (TNT 11-4-1951, D-1)

Costumes; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Model ships; Ostruske, William; Ostruske, William--Family; Heffernan, Frank; Heffernan, Frank--Family;

The Tacoma Yacht Club, 5401 No. Waterfront Drive, was featured as part of the "Kla-How-Ya" trail dedicated in the Spring of 1950. The trail, who's name came from the Chinook Indian word for "welcome, " was a 26 mile sightseeing tour around the Tacoma area, marked with green salmon directional signs. The Yacht Club was founded in 1889 and moved to its present location near the Point Defiance ferry dock in 1914.

Boathouses; Boats; Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Mooring;

The Tacoma Yacht Club, located at Point Defiance, was included in the tourist sightseeing tour the "Kla-How-Ya" trail. Founded in 1889, the Club relocated to Point Defiance in 1914, near what is now the ferry dock. In an effort to find a mooring spot less vulnerable to winter storms, the Club relocated southeast under the high bank near the Tacoma Smelter. The former office building of Seaborn Shipyard was moved to the site by scow to serve as the clubhouse. In 1934, a road was built along the bulkhead under the ferry landing. The Yacht Club originated the Daffodil Marine Parade and the decorated-boat Christmas parade.

Boathouses; Boats;

Gordon E. Tatum, Red Cross first aid instructor, was about to present official certifications to the only known mobile marine first aid unit. Installation ceremony was being held at the Tacoma Yacht Club, aboard Lloyd Waterhouse's "Shamrock". Names appear in newspaper (T.N.T., 5/10/49, p. 27).

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Over the years the Tacoma Yacht Club has had several homes. This is the Yacht club as it looked in August, 1936. The club house was originally built around 1916 as the office for Seabourne Shipyards. It was moved to this site for the Yacht Club by scow in 1923, and remodeled by Carl August Darmer, Architect. In 1936 it was remodeled for a second time by Silas Nelsen, Architect, as a modern 3 story structure. The second floor featured a 50 x 35 foot sun porch, glassed in on 2 sides. The first floor contained the quarters of Capt. and Mrs. Swanson. Capt. Swanson was the club caretaker. The 2nd floor contained the lobby, lounge and billiard room. The upper floor was a dance hall. (T. Times 8/21/1936, pg.1) (photo filed with Argentum)

Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma);

This view of the boat moorage and clubhouse of the Tacoma Yacht Club, located at the east tip of Point Defiance Park just north of Ruston, dates from August of 1936. The clubhouse had just been remodeled from plans by Silas E. Nelsen, Architect. The three story building had a lounge, billiard room and 50 X 35 foot sun porch, with an unobstructed view of the Puget Sound, on the second floor; the top floor housed the dance hall. A completely new club building was built in 1971. (T. Times 8/21/1936, pg. 1)

Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma);

The billiard room at the Tacoma Yacht Club, interior of the building after remodeling by Silas E. Nelsen, Architect. A panorama of small craft moored in the Puget Sound is framed by the room's window. The billiard room is furnished in ivory and accented with blue upholstery. (T. Times 8/21/1936, pg. 1)

Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma);

The lounge at the Tacoma Yacht Club after the 1936 remodeling by Silas E. Nelsen, Architect. Glass cases holding trophies flank the brick fireplace, which has canvas and a model of a sailing ship above it. The fireplace is a representation of a ship's mast, complete with booms of oak and belaying pins. The sun porch over the waterway was accessible through the lounge. (T. Times 8/21/1936, pg.1) (photo filed with Argentum)

Tacoma Yacht Club (Tacoma); Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Silas E. Nelsen Architects (Tacoma);